Nepal is considered to be the poorest country in the world. As agriculture as the main source of economy, technology has been focused on irrigation, use of fertilizers and insecticides. Not a lot can be said about their technology. Tibetan rug makes up 30% of the GDP in Nepal. There are bridges, wells, and schools interspersed throughout the region.
Culture
The Nepalese population consists of two major groups. It is made up from Indo-Nepalese who migrated from the south, and the Tibeto-Nepalese, who migrated from the north. The official religion of Nepal is Hinduism, but Buddhism and Islam can also be found in Nepal. The official language is Nepali, which is derived from Sanskrit. Most of the populations in Nepal are farmers. Most Nepalese eat two meals and an afternoon snack. People usually eat food with the right hand and sometimes a spoon. A typical breakfast and dinner meal throughout Nepal is dahl baht (white rice and lentil soup), curried vegetables, and achar (chutney)
Religion
Hinduism and Buddhism are the major religions of Nepal. Muslim makes up a small section of the population, found mainly along the Indian border. Festivals in Nepal begin with religion, ending as social event. There are more than 50 major festivals in a year celebrated by Nepalis. Although most of these festivals are religious some have historical significance, while others are seasonal celebrations. The temples in Nepal are historic and ancient, easily attracting tourist for their beauty.
Blog
Blog Entry 1:
Today was just a normal day here in Nepal. I woke up at 5 AM, had some bread and tea for breakfast and started walking to school which was roughly 2 km away. I saw many houses and paddy fields as I was coming to school. School starts at 10:00 AM, and it is advancing. Just recently, the government provided the school with a library and a computer lab. I had fried rice for lunch, and was back home by 6 PM. I help my parents cook, clean, and I watch over my siblings. My house is cement and bricks with uncarpeted floors. On my free time I play badminton and carom. It’s 10 PM, and I need my sleep.
Blog Entry 2:
All I seem to be hearing about in the news is the “People’s War”. The Nepal Communist Party (Maoist) have been going around the rural areas and causing damages. They want an equal representation in a Republic of Nepal. It’s hard when they seem so motivated to grab the government’s attention. They government is in constant shifts, as the Monarchy, the Congress, and other groups fight for control over Nepal.
Blog Entry 3:
Being a teacher has always been my dream. Now I am a teacher and a librarian. I make around Rs.5000 per month, which is what the government allowed. I teach the general culture and geography of Nepal to my students. I teach them about the many different culture of Nepal, talking about the seven or eight major groups of people found in Nepal. I mention Nepalese folktale which illustrates Nepali history and cultural values. English is written next to Nepalese text so that my students become familiar with English. I also teach how important literacy is in the world so that my students would be motivated to learn.
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Today was just a normal day here in Nepal. I woke up at 5 AM, had some bread and tea for breakfast and started walking to school which was roughly 2 km away. I saw many houses and paddy fields as I was coming to school. School starts at 10:00 AM, and it is advancing. Just recently, the government provided the school with a library and a computer lab. I had fried rice for lunch, and was back home by 6 PM. I help my parents cook, clean, and I watch over my siblings. My house is cement and bricks with uncarpeted floors. On my free time I play badminton and carom. It’s 10 PM, and I need my sleep.
Blog Entry 2:
All I seem to be hearing about in the news is the “People’s War”. The Nepal Communist Party (Maoist) have been going around the rural areas and causing damages. They want an equal representation in a Republic of Nepal. It’s hard when they seem so motivated to grab the government’s attention. They government is in constant shifts, as the Monarchy, the Congress, and other groups fight for control over Nepal.
Blog Entry 3:
Being a teacher has always been my dream. Now I am a teacher and a librarian. I make around Rs.5000 per month, which is what the government allowed. I teach the general culture and geography of Nepal to my students. I teach them about the many different culture of Nepal, talking about the seven or eight major groups of people found in Nepal. I mention Nepalese folktale which illustrates Nepali history and cultural values. English is written next to Nepalese text so that my students become familiar with English. I also teach how important literacy is in the world so that my students would be motivated to learn.
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A Brief History of Nepal. Nepal Home Page. <http://www.nepalhomepage.com/general/history.html>.
Andrea Matles Savada, ed. Nepal: A Country Study. Washington: GPO for the Library of Congress, 1991,http://countrystudies.us/nepal/
Howley, John. Nepal Genral Information. 2001 Spiritual Guides. <http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Nepal/Nepal-Information/Nepal-General-Information.htm#a>.